Description
Object description
Fourth in a series of four Army films giving an account of the battle for the Falkland Islands from the personal viewpoints of people involved, including officers of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in addition to Army personnel.
Full description
The film continues directly from Part Three in giving personal accounts of the contributions made by arms and services other than front line infantry units. Captain T D R Turner of C Battery, 12 Air Defence Regiment talks on the Rapier and Blowpipe surface to air missile systems, their effectiveness in combat and problems encountered with equipment and training. His talk is illustrated with footage of British warships under Argentine air attack. Commander T Yarker Royal Navy discusses the use of the Navy's Sea Harrier and the RAF's Harrier GR3 in the ground attack role, and the use of Sea King, Wessex and Chinook helicopters in the transport of men, equipment and supplies. Captain C Livingstone of 59 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers describes his unit's role in explosive ordnance disposal, mine clearance, bridging and the preparation of beach exits and landing strips. Captain S Drennan of 656 Squadron Army Air Corps discusses the role of light Scout and Gazelle helicopters in casualty evacuation and supply of ammunition to front line units. Lieutenant-Colonel J F Rickett, 1st Battalion the Welsh Guards, gives a brief account of the contribution of the Blues and Royals in the armoured reconnaissance role. Captain M Tracey Royal Marines, 3 Commando Brigade's Ordnance Officer, describes the problems encountered in supplying the taskforce once ashore, and in providing for the large numbers of Argentinean prisoners taken. Major Helm, serving in the Royal Signals, gives his account of the communications situation, with particular reference to the Clansman radio system, and satellite communications. Captain S Hughes, a Medical Officer serving with 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment (2 Para) speaks on casualty evacuation from the front line to base hospitals in the UK, and on particular problems encountered, such as the use of morphine and fluid replacement.
Physical description
16mm